Tag: business

A stronger Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar that briefly hit the lower 121 yen level on Wednesday triggered a decline in Tokyo stocks on expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks opened lower Wednesday as investors sold shares of companies whose business year ends this week after securing rights for dividend payments. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the ... ( read original story ...)

Japans plastic waste recycling and promotion law will take effect on April 1, forcing businesses to reduce their reliance on 12 single-use plastic items, including forks, spoons, and toothbrushes. The ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s retail sales fell for a third straight month in February amid the country’s biggest wave of virus infections adding to concern that the economy’s recovery may have slipped back into reverse. ( read original story ...)

JETRO conducted a survey of 6,582 foreign-affiliated companies based in Japan from September to October 2021, and received valid responses from 1,315 companies (valid response rate: 20.0%). This ... ( read original story ...)

Den in Tokyo has secured the No.1 spot at the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2022 awards ceremony, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna. The prestigious list was revealed today at simultaneous events ... ( read original story ...)

The best restaurant in Asia is Den, in Tokyo. Den’s chef Zaiyu Hasegawa is known for his irreverent kaiseki menus—one of his most famous dishes is his version of fried chicken served in a box that ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO: Japan and the United States agreed to communicate closely on currency issues, Japan's top currency diplomat said on Tuesday (Mar 29) in his strongest statement yet since the yen's decline to ... ( read original story ...)

JETRO conducted a survey of 6,582 foreign-affiliated companies based in Japan from September to October 2021, and received valid responses from 1,315 companies (valid response rate: 20.0%). This ... ( read original story ...)

The Government of Japan has conferred “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rossete” to Matiur Rahman, one of the founders of Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JBCCI), in ... ( read original story ...)

Making the quarterfinals at a tournament used to be no big deal for Naomi Osaka. It was only a shock if it didn't happen. ( read original story ...)

JBIC is a financial institution of Japan, and conducts lending, investment and guarantee operations while complementing private sector financial institutions. ( read original story ...)

KKR & Co.’s attempt to sell its Japanese power tool and life science equipment maker Koki Holdings Co. has stalled, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)

For the first time in more than a decade, a narrow majority of Japanese now support restarting idled nuclear reactors, according to a poll in the country’s top business newspaper.Most Read from ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Nikkei index slipped on Monday, snapping a nine-day winning streak, as investors locked in profits ahead of the fiscal year-end this week. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try ... ( read original story ...)

The head of oil and gas developer Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (Japex) said its new mid- and long-term business plan, unveiled on Monday, was based on an assumption that it would keep its stake in ... ( read original story ...)